Principal Engineer - Cloud
Core
Define the long-term technical roadmap for next-generation network management platforms and lead R&D in AI-driven network operations.
Role type
Principal, strategy & mentorship
Builds
Cloud-based NMS platform, next-gen network management software
Domain
Network infrastructure management, cloud-native networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Intent-Based Networking, AI/ML in Networking, Cloud-Native Networking, Network Automation, Telemetry and Observability, Zero Trust Networking, Edge Computing, 5G/WiFi 6E/7, SD-WAN, SASE, Network-as-a-Service
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/Network Engineering/Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred), 15+ years in network software development, 8+ years in senior technical leadership, published research or patents, active participation in standards bodies, deep vendor relationships
Technologies
Service mesh, container networking, GitOps, streaming telemetry, AIOps
Responsibilities
Define technical roadmap, drive industry standards adoption, lead R&D initiatives, establish technical partnerships, contribute to standards bodies, guide platform evolution, serve as chief technical advisor, lead technical due diligence, represent company at conferences, shape engineering culture
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship